Things to Do in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles

The cultural center for Japanese Americans in Southern California, featuring shops, restaurants, and museums. It was declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1995, reflecting its significance in the community.

  • Japanese Village PlazaShopping Mall
  • Sushi KaneyoshiJapanese
  • Restaurant KiKorean

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Little Tokyo in Los Angeles

Top things to do in Little Tokyo

  • Japanese Village Plaza

    Japanese Village Plaza

    4.6 · 14.3k
    Shopping Mall

    Bi-level complex featuring a range of Japanese eateries, markets, retailers, offices & gift shops.

Where to eat & drink in Little Tokyo

  • Sushi Kaneyoshi

    Sushi Kaneyoshi

    Michelin
    Japanese· $$$$

    There's tucked away and then there's Sushi Kaneyoshi.

  • Restaurant Ki

    Restaurant Ki

    Michelin
    Korean· $100+

    You'll need to read the instructions sent ahead of time to find the entrance to Chef Ki Kim's restaurant, but any navigation woes are quickly put to rest once you're inside this ten-seat spot. The contemporary Korean tasting menu pulls in…

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    6:30 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    6:30 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    6:30 PM – 9 PM
  • Marugame Monzo

    Marugame Monzo

    4.5 · 1.6k
    Japanese· $20–30

    This LA spot is appropriately named, as Marugame is a Japanese town where udon is revered.

    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Far Bar

    Far Bar

    4.4 · 1.4k
    Cocktail Bar· $10–40

    Chill gastropub with American & Asian food, like burgers & sushi, plus beer & cocktails.

    Mon–Thu
    3 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 1:30 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1:30 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Cafe Dulce (Little Tokyo)

    Cafe Dulce (Little Tokyo)

    4.5 · 1.1k
    Café & Bakery· $10–20

    Casual counter-serve cafe offering specialty coffees, light fare, pastries & baked goods.

    Every day
    7 AM – 9 PM
  • Sushi Gen

    Sushi Gen

    4.6 · 1.8k
    Sushi· $30–80

    Locals line up at this simple sushi bar, known for traditional Japanese preparations & lunch deals.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sat
    4 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Tsuta Ramen

    Tsuta Ramen

    4.5 · 3.1k
    Ramen· $20–30

    Bright, modern destination for Japanese noodle soups with customized ingredients.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 1 AM
    Fri
    11 AM – 3 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 3 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 1 AM
  • Wolf & Crane Bar

    Wolf & Crane Bar

    4.4 · 642
    Cocktail Bar· $20–30

    Evocative, late-night watering hole featuring imaginative cocktails & Japanese whisky.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Fri
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    2 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    2 PM – 2 AM
  • Ginza Kojyu

    Ginza Kojyu

    4.7 · 151
    Sushi· $100+

    High-end branch of a Tokyo restaurant for omakase-only sushi in a pared-down yet earthy setting.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5 PM – 7:30 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed

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Map of Little Tokyo with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Japanese Village Plaza
  2. 2Sushi Kaneyoshi
  3. 3Restaurant Ki
  4. 4Marugame Monzo
  5. 5Far Bar
  6. 6Cafe Dulce (Little Tokyo)
  7. 7Sushi Gen
  8. 8Tsuta Ramen
  9. 9Wolf & Crane Bar
  10. 10Ginza Kojyu

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